Summer camps are back! From day-long camps for kids of all ages to small classes for tweens, teens and young entrepreneurs, there are many options across the valley for kids to gain skills, make friends and find inspiration this summer. Feature your summer camp by signing up here, or click the register button below or email me at Kim@VegasKidsZone.com.
Not sure about summer camp this year? I’ve put together a list of tips for sending kids off to summer camps this year. Financial aid is available for city summer camps and most local businesses will work with parents. There are also scholarships for summer camp. Space is limited and advance registration is required for most. Also check out the nature classes in Las Vegas all summer long, family-friendly festivals and unique things to do around town updated weekly.
It can be truly overwhelming, so I’ve listed the classes here with a bit of info and easy links to find what you need and not have to scroll through pages. I update this listing regularly and alert VKZ subscribers to new deals as they roll in!
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Why Summer Camps are Super Cool
Local Summer camps are in high demand so sign up early and take advantage of early-bird specials. Some offer a full curriculum in fun and relaxed ways for parents while others concentrate on honing a skill like art, archery or coding.
Theater Arts/Drama Camps
Positively Arts
4465 W Sunset Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
info@positivelyarts.org
(702) 763-2577
This has grown into one of the most talked about local theater arts teams in the valley! Positively Arts is an arts in education enrichment program for ages 18 months to 18 (separated into smaller age groups). The 501c3 nonprofit does everything from acting/improv, vocal, media production, recording studio, dance, to arts and crafts, plus surprise guest coaches and local artists active in the industry! Register here! For a full calendar of what this fun theater space is doing year-round, go here.
Day, Week and Month Summer Camps in Las Vegas
YMCA Summer Camps
All Y Camp activities have the following characteristics, summer camp registration opens April 1:
- Age-appropriate
- Represent the Y’s core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility
- Align with Healthy Eating and Physical Activities (HEPA) standards
- Focus on long-term results of the whole child
- Are well planned, positive, inclusive, and designed to create the BEST SUMMER EVER!!!
Save 10% on camp registration if you sign up for the Y’s Sizzlin Summer Promotion!
City of Las Vegas
Summer camps online registration begins in April.
Camp activities will include arts and crafts, sports, games, music, life skills, physical fitness and fun, all with trained adult supervision. Tot Camp is for ages 3-5; Kids Camp ages 5 or 6-11; Teen Camp ages 12-14; and Counselor in Training (CIT) camp for age 15. For more information call 702-229-PLAY (7529).
Lifeguard registration is open now; register online here.
- East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702.229.1515) offers Kids Camp at $75/week, Teen Camp at $100/week and CIT at $35/week.
- Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702.229.6359) offers Tot Camp at $150/week, Kids Camps at $150/week, Teen Camps at $125/week ( Tuesday-Thursday only) and CIT at $35/week.
- Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., (702.229.2488) offers Kids Camp (ages 5-11) at $75/week, Teen Camp at $100/week and CIT at $35/week.
- Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702.229.1100) offers specialty Kids Camps at $150/week, Teen Camp at $200/week and CIT at $35/week.
- Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702.229.1607) offers Kids Camp at $125/week, Teen Camp at $150/week (Tuesday-Thursday only), and CIT at $35/week.
- Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J. St., (702.229.6374) offers Kids Camp at $75/week, Teen Camp at $100/week and CIT at $35/week.
- Adaptive Recreation Camp at Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road (702.229.6307) is offered for those ages 6-21 with developmental disabilities at $100/week.
City of Henderson
Registration for the City of Henderson summer camps begins in April. There are a wide variety of camps for kids 3-18 that start May 24 and run through August 6, depending on the age and interest. Register at cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4100. Go here for more info on each camp.
Special Needs Summer Camps
Sport-Social
We absolutely love this place! Sport-Social instructors use ABA techniques to encourage kids to try new things while meeting new friends at this hands-on summer camp in this huge warehouse full of ramps, bounce houses, climbing center and more. Campers rotate through a full day of activities that include sports, art, games, and the occasional water balloon fight. Group and one-on-one lessons are available for kids of any age or ability have the opportunity to participate and be included, no matter the skill level.
Education Summer Camps
The Ink Spot Writing Studio
3227 E Warm Springs Rd
hello@theinkspotstudio.com
(702) 423-6159
Horizon Star Tutoring Summer Camp
(702) 712-2858
info@horizonstartutoring.com
STEAM Camps
VKZ DEAL! Get $50 off at Code Central
SW – 9516 W. Flamingo Road #110
HD – 10545 S Eastern Ave #110
Use code VKZ50 to get $50 off in-person and online summer camps where kids create their own experience!
- Contact: 702-790-3930,
- Info@mycodecentral.com
- Dates: June 6-Aug. 5
- In-Center Camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Virtual Camps run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Go here for a full schedule breakdown and options.
Code Central is a locally-owned business with one of the top-rated tech programs that can help your child to sharpen their STEM skills, build their own camp experience, and work on fun and creative projects! Campers choose the project(s) they would like to work on for the week, and at the end of the camp present their finished projects to friends and family.
Girls Rock at Science
West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd.
girlsrockatscience@gmail.com
Engineering for Kids
6530 South Buffalo Dr #115
702-660-9036
lvwest@engineeringforkids.com
Performing and Visual Arts Camps
Gotta Dance
Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kids (ages 10-15)
Monday-Friday, June 6–July 23, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $400 for the full seven-week program; scholarships are available.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Rainbow Company Youth Acting Workshop Summer Camp (ages 8-12)
Monday-Friday, June 20–July 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; final presentation Friday, July 1, at 6 p.m.
Cost: $325 for the two-week program; scholarships and sibling discounts available. Register online or by calling 702-229-ARTS (2787).
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Music Summer Camps
702-688-5553
be-a-star@RSGmusic.com
Summer Adventure Camp
Horses 4 Heroes
Eight, one week camps, June 6 – August 1
Camp is 8 am to 2 pm, Monday-Friday
Early Drop Off, 7 am to 7:45 am: $50/per week or $10 per day
Register by age group:
-Adventurers (Pre-K-1), $200 per week ($225, non-members)
-Explorers (Grades 2-4), $200 per week ($225, non-members)
-Pioneers (Grades 5-8), $150 per week ($175, non-members)
Horses 4 Heroes offers supervised distance learning for grades K – HS, educational field trips for grades K-8, volunteer opportunities for teens, 14 and older, riding lessons and Summer Camp, eight weeks. Visit www.Horses4Heroes.org for information or email camps@horses4heroes.org. Join the fun as a camper, counselor or volunteer!